No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars combine a rich, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for an easy dessert that requires no oven time, these bars are chilled until firm and offer a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan to form a firm crust.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the filling is fully combined and fluffy.
- Chill until firm: Spread the peanut butter cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the bars are completely firm and set.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, wrap graham crackers in a plastic bag and crush them finely using a rolling pin.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture; natural peanut butter may result in a slightly grainier filling.
- Chilling overnight will yield the best firmness and flavor development.
- Cut into bars just before serving to maintain a clean texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered tightly for up to 4 days.
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, cheesecake, bars, dessert, easy recipe, graham cracker crust
